Active NPI 1497821888 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher James Baker , MD

Hospitalist • Duluth, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Baker, MD is a certified Hospitalist practicing in Duluth, MN. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1992, Dr. Baker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 E 3RD ST.

Dr. Baker is affiliated with The Duluth Clinic Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

400 E 3rd St

Duluth, MN 558051951

Telephone 2187868364

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Duluth Clinic, Ltd Facility NPI 1245278209

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Hospitalist in Duluth, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +17.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.9 Yrs

State Avg: 18.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

72 Specialists

Practicing in Duluth, MN (402 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Baker (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Duluth Specialty Average (16.9 Years) 16.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	289	93	$449.44	$110.76
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	48	20	$309.13	$74.36
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	43	43	$444.88	$107.23
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	27	14	$887.00	$197.35
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$821.00	$162.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	308	99	$429.43	$113.93
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	72	29	$296.94	$75.74
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	52	50	$439.00	$109.92
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	13	$821.00	$166.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	357	104	$330.62	$98.48
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	53	53	$336.00	$102.01
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	17	$631.00	$179.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	463	154	$332.00	$97.89
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	88	85	$341.00	$103.95
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	32	18	$710.00	$212.26
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	25	25	$645.00	$194.69
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	13	$231.00	$69.88
99356 Prolonged inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour	13	13	$295.00	$82.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	393	133	$314.00	$100.52
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	81	76	$323.00	$102.28
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	29	29	$610.00	$198.93
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	13	$219.00	$71.65
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	16	11	$672.00	$189.41
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	12	$220.00	$71.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	469	147	$301.00	$100.03
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	94	91	$311.00	$100.14
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	32	17	$303.00	$101.99
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	29	14	$210.00	$70.65
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	26	$585.00	$178.02
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	25	25	$211.00	$68.43
99356 Prolonged inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour	12	11	$266.00	$90.02
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	11	11	$537.00	$180.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	273	85	$290.00	$100.58
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	55	54	$299.00	$104.50
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	22	$563.00	$197.40
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	13	11	$621.00	$215.13
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	11	11	$202.00	$71.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	348	111	$274.00	$99.82
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	75	74	$283.00	$105.14
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	47	21	$190.00	$70.27
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	27	$534.00	$196.49
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	11	11	$192.00	$71.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-08

Hospitalist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License MN 37591

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

082795900 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 558051951

Phone: 2187868364

Secondary Practice Locations

6500 Excelsior Blvd

St Louis Park, MN 554264702

Phone: 9529935000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Molly Dwyer , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1003468760

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Amy Larson , MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1003565292

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kelsey O'neil , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003677303

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Annette Barker

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003845595

Bruce Derauf

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003847385

Nizar Saleh

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1003857889

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 08, 2025

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BAKER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 08, 2025

Hospitalist (License #37591 in MN)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187868364)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187868364)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BAKER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #37591 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497821888

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 28, 2006

Last Update: May 08, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

400 E 3rd St

Duluth, MN 558051951

Phone: 2187868364

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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